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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.81, 6,060.62 and 2,503.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.81, 6,060.62 and 2,503.07 is: 3,453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.81 : 6,060.62 = 2,503.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.81/6,060.62 = 2,503.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.81x = 6,060.62 × 2,503.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.81x = 15,170,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,170,113.28/4,392.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.40

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